Linux Systems Administrator

$89,700 - $162,150/Yr

Leidos

Full-time

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator at Leidos will support the DISA's GSM-O II contract at Ford Island, Hawaii. This role involves maintaining the operation of multi-user computer systems primarily running Redhat Linux, while also supporting Windows Server. The position requires on-call and weekend support as needed, with a focus on adhering to service level agreements (SLAs) and acceptable levels of performance (ALPs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network administrators.
• Set up administrator and service accounts, tune system performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage space.
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products, making recommendations for hardware and software purchases.
• Coordinate installation and provide backup recovery for systems.
• Develop and monitor policies and standards for computing resource allocation.
• Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Coach and review the work of lower-level technical staff.
• Provide support during business hours and be available for on-call, extended hours, and weekend support as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8 years of related experience with Unix or Redhat Linux.
• Experience with VMware Vcenter and associated products.
• Experience with integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Experience with support systems including enclave Ethernet switches, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., bash) and experience in other languages like Perl.
• Application of security settings and commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
• Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g., Security+ce.

Nice-to-haves

• Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems.
• Thorough knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC ITSM.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification.
• Windows Server experience.
• Experience working with virtual environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $89,700.00 - $162,150.00.
• Equal opportunity employer with consideration for applicants with criminal histories.